Is it hard to talk with your former partner about the things you must discuss?

Are your children brought into your conflicts and made unhappy?

Are you worried about short term and long term arrangements?

Do you feel you are going to need help to make plans for the future?

Family mediation can help with these problems. It can also save you money.
 
People

Clare Druett joined our service in 1996 after training with National Family Mediation. She joined the UK College of Family Mediators in 1997. She has been a practising solicitor locally and also is Legal Consultant to Somerset Family Mediation. Clare has experience in the fields of neighbourhood and Special Educational Needs mediation, as well as in consulting children. She is recognised as a mediator by the Legal Services Commission, and is the Practice Supervisor for the service.

Tanja Dodd is a National Family Mediation trained Family Mediator and is also NFM trained in child consultation. She is a member of the British Psychological Society and has a Masters degree in Organisational Psychology. Conflict resolution has been a core theme of her professional life, and she has acted as facilitator in family, neighbourhood and workplace disputes for seven years.

Will Smither is a National Family Mediation Family Mediator and has completed training in direct consultation with children. He has an Advanced Diploma in Psychodynamic Counselling and has trained as a CRUSE Bereavement Counsellor, gaining an in-depth experience of grief and loss. His previous professional experience has provided him with a comprehensive range of skills including conflict resolution, effective communication at all levels and a broad knowledge of the law.

The service is run by a Management Committee consisting of:
  • His Honour Judge K Cutler QC (Chairman)
  • Mrs C Frost (Solicitor)
  • Mr T. A. Gilbert J.P.
  • Mrs P. Tremlett J.P.
  • Mr T.A. Wright J.P.

Other members of the Committee:
  • Mrs M Parker (Honorary Secretary)
  • Mrs R Blacklock

The team is completed by an experienced administrative group:
  • Mandy Jones
  • Carole Ann Michels
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